Ralph A Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Sd.kfz. 222. 1/35. ... It will join with these models, once the diorama platform is finished. "Signpost down! Some doubt as to direction." Some details. Edited January 26, 2021 by Ralph A typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 This sweet little "kubel" will join the diorama, once completed. The downed signpost has received some attention. Rust still needs some work. etc. Never satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Here is a project I completed in December. USAAF Far East Air Force B25-C (mod.) Mitchell, Philippines. December 23rd. 1941: an emergency airstrip somewhere near Lubao, on Bataan Peninsula. Helping hold open the bridges at Calumpit near San Fernando, as Wainwright's troops flee from Manila and the pursuing Japanese Army. I haven't put together a model in 45 years. Although a little shaky now (not to mention the worsening eyesight), it's comforting to see I haven't lost all my skills. Everything is hand painted. All but the models and figurines is scratch built. These are an exercise in creativity. I am completing a particularly complex novel,and I like to have somewhere to blow off excess creative energy. I find that one project feeds off the other! Thanks for looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper_D Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I am enjoying these highly evocative dioramas. I hope you will keep posting updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 I certainly will. Thank you for the interest. Since it is snowing here, I'll share this just-completed 1/48 scale effort calling to mind another snowy winter, in less happy circumstances! Students of history should be able to name the unit down to battalion-level, place and approximate historical date. By the way, I am working on the Western Desert diorama; the kubelwagen is coming along: Now back to the novels. The fun never stops. In parting, here is how I make ammo belts (or for that matter, cables): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The Africa one is really, really sexy... and twisting wire like that shows you have some time on your hands!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Very, very intricate detail and very nice, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Diorama made from pegboard, paper. Waiting for yesterday's snow to melt so I can access my "quarry" for sand, bits of rock There's a lot of low grade iron ore in this area. Another teaser for historians: what effect did this geological fact have to do with a major US Civil War battle fought in Virginia in 1864? (Hint: Catharine Furnace.) Models, figurines coming along. Still a lot of detail to add. Heavy, dark stuff first, then dry brush in soft details. The devil is in those. Driver ended up looking a lot like his supreme leader. Must be a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 You have some serious skills here! Thanks for the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Also unintentionally, the soldier on the far right (how appropriate) is a dead ringer for my brother-in-law. He takes his vacations in South Africa, and specializes in environmental law. No, not that sort. He helps companies find loopholes in environmental laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Ralph A said: specializes in environmental law. No, not that sort. He helps companies find loopholes in environmental laws. ummm, hopefully he's not very good at his job??? ? I got nothing...everybody has their personal agenda's and justifications. I don't want to throw stones, unless I was sure I was without hypocrisy. but great diorama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Shigeru and Hiroshi touring a little on leave. 1/48 (oh my eyes!) scale Kurogane Type 95 car. Edited February 10, 2021 by Ralph A added details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spasm Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) Really nice, and I know how much time and patience these take. Well done. The little Type 95 car is just great. The hammered flat twisted wire reminds me of Triumph speedo cables. Edited March 17, 2021 by Spasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuyinbe431 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 I also like these, hope you will keep posting updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dresq Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I am getting started on this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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